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M668 EAF

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

196,351 mi
Last recorded196,351 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM668 EAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 196,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 192,959 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 188,889 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 184,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 180,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel support (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 176,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 173,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Inner tube valve cover missing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 168,804 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 164,627 miles

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor,sills,front and rear suspension

Fail 13 Feb 2018 164,627 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis (6.6.6)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor,sills,front and rear suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2017 160,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 160,046 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 155,770 miles

vehicle has a couple of oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2016 155,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle has a couple of oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2015 149,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 149,501 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 143,123 miles

Exhaust manifold stud missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 143,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust manifold stud missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 136,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front seat belt latch outer cover damaged

Nearside rear shock absorber upper casing corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 133,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear shock absorber upper casing corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 130,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,472 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Fail 16 Feb 2010 126,472 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Fail 12 Feb 2009 122,529 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front seat belt latch outer casing missing

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 122,529 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front seat belt latch outer casing missing

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 119,261 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 119,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 115,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 115,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M668 EAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M668 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M668 EAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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